Djibouti’s president has signed an agreement with China to set up a trade zone and establish legal framework to let Chinese banks operate in the country, according to a Reuters report
Logistics
African market 'open for first movers who can navigate risk and nurture African talent'

Africa has a rising need for logistics, especially since it contains some of the fastest growing economies in the world. (Image source: BobAdams/Flickr)
A logistics survey has revealed that South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana are the most promising markets in sub-Saharan Africa, despite having to face a host of challenges
Algerian city gets new airport terminal

The new terminal has improved check-in counters, among other upgrades. (Image source: MikhailKoninin/Flickr)
Algeria’s Rabah-Bitat airport terminal was commissioned last week, followed by the first flight departing to Marseilles in France
Tanga Port acquires three new barges for US$10mn
Tanzania’s Tanga Port has acquired three new barges for US$10mn that will significantly increase storage capacity, reduce operational costs and improve overall port performance
Aireon LLC and ATNS sign deal to survey South African airspace

The surveillance system will improve visibility and thereby, air travel safety in the region. (Image source: Hans/Pixabay)
Global air traffic surveillance system Aireon LLC has signed a data services agreement with South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) to survey the airspace over Johannesburg and Cape Town and increase air traffic efficiency